[C] Down the way where the [F] nights are gay
And the [G] sun shines daily on the [C] mountain top
[C] I took a trip on a [F] sailing ship
And when I [G] reached Jamaica I [C] made a stop
But I'm [C] sad to say I'm [F] on my way
[G] Won't be back for [C] many a day
My [C] heart is down, my head is [F] turning around
I had to [G] leave a little girl in [C] Kingston town
[C] Sounds of laughter [F] everywhere
And the [G] dancing girls sway [C] to and fro
[C] I must declare my [F] heart is there
Though I've [G] been from Maine to [C] Mexico
But I'm [C] sad to say I'm [F] on my way
[G] Won't be back for [C] many a day
My [C] heart is down, my head is [F] turning around
I had to [G] leave a little girl in [C] Kingston town
[C] Down the market [F] you can hear
Ladies [G] cry out while on their [C] heads they bear
[C] 'Akey' rice, salt [F] fish are nice
And the [G] rum is fine any [C] time of year
But I'm [C] sad to say I'm [F] on my way
[G] Won't be back for [C] many a day
My [C] heart is down, my head is [F] turning around
I had to [G] leave a little girl in [C] Kingston town
